How to replace the rear differential in a Chevy truck?

Pull the straps off and place them in a safe area. Pull back on the drive shaft yoke until there is enough room to lay the drive shaft on the ground. Saturate completely the rear end yoke nut with rust-penetrating spray. Remove the yoke nut with the air impact wrench and a socket.

Can a Chevy 10 bolt differential be disassembled?

The disassembly procedure for both Chevy 10- and 12-bolt rear differentials is virtually the same. You do not need to be concerned with getting it out of alignment.

How to remove pinion seal from Chevy differential?

Pinion Yoke Removal 1 Remove Pinion Nut A fair amount of torque is required for removing the pinion nut. 2 Remove Yoke A few blows with a soft hammer usually gets the yoke free from the splines. 3 Remove Pinion Seal (Special Tool)

What’s the first step in disassembling a Chevy?

The first step is to suspend the chassis and let the rear extend freely under the car. Use the properly rated floor jack to jack up the car and place the correct jackstands under the frame rails. Remove the lug nuts and take off the rear wheels. The shocks are fully extended and can be unbolted.

Can You disassemble a Chevy 12 bolt differential?

As long as you take the proper steps to ensure that the shims go back in the correct location, the entire unit can be disassembled, cleaned, and inspected, with the exception of the pinion gear. This Tech Tip is From the Full Book, CHEVY DIFFERENTIALS: HOW TO REBUILD THE 10- AND 12-BOLT.